Senior SD-WAN & Palo Alto Network Architect

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Annual Incentive Program

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist focusing on design deployment and optimization of PaloAlto Prisma, SDWAN and Cisco Catalyst and SDWAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure resilient, high performing enterprise connectivity. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. In this role, you will lead WAN design and implementation, develop HLDs and deployment plans, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with network security, VPNs, QoS and circuit life cycle coordination.
• Design, deploy and troubleshoot large WAN solutions with Cisco SD-WAN and Viptela.
• Strong knowledge of Prisma Access SSE and routing protocols (BGP/OSPF).
• CCNP Enterprise certification and SSE/SASE credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead WAN design and implementation including circuit migration, Cisco SD-WAN and Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE solutions.
• Develop HLD and deployment plans; coordinate changes with stakeholders.
• Ensure devices are upgraded to latest versions; maintain data in databases and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain network standards with no business impact.
• Coordinate with providers for quotes, circuit renewal/delivery/upgrades, and SLA claims.

Skills

Network security principles

VPNs

QoS

Cisco SD-WAN

BGP/OSPF routing

SASE/SSE certification

Strong design skills

Excellent communication

Education

CCNP Enterprise certification

Tools

Cisco SD-WAN Viptela

Palo Alto Prisma Access SSE

Network design tools

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Network Technology Specialist focusing on design deployment and optimization of PaloAlto Prisma, SDWAN and Cisco Catalyst and SDWAN Viptela solutions to deliver secure resilient, high performing enterprise connectivity. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. In this role, you will lead WAN design and implementation, develop HLDs and deployment plans, and